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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.04, 1,068.88 and 504.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.04, 1,068.88 and 504.16 is: 755.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.04 : 1,068.88 = 504.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.04/1,068.88 = 504.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.04x = 1,068.88 × 504.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.04x = 538,882.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,882.61/713.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.75

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